Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, September 15, 2026: The Olympic Council of Malaysia has congratulated its President, Dr. Norza Zakaria, on his appointment as a member of the Islamic Solidarity Sports Association Executive Board, designated as the Games Organizing Committee, Malaysia 2029 representative.
The appointment was made during the 15th ISSA General Assembly in Taif, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on September 12.
Dr. Norza brings extensive experience and distinguished leadership to the Olympic Movement.
In addition to serving as OCM President, he is also OCA Vice President for the Southeast Asia zone, a member of the OCA Coordination Committee for the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 and President of the South East Asian Games Federation, which is responsible for overseeing the organization of the 34th SEA Games Malaysia 2027.
“Dr. Norza Zakaria, with his wealth of experience and strong commitment to the Olympic Movement and the development of sport, will contribute significantly to the work and objectives of the ISSA Executive Board,” said Mr. Mohd Nasir ALI, OCM Secretary General.
“We are confident that his appointment to the ISSA Executive Board as the Games Organizing Committee Malaysia 2029 representative will further strengthen collaboration between the ISSA and NOC Malaysia in ensuring the successful delivery of the Islamic Solidarity Games in 2029,” he added.
(OCM)